Written by Heather L. Cole, June 14th, 2023
In the fast-paced world of mid-market companies, there's a hero waiting to rescue you from the clutches of outdated spreadsheets. No, it's not a caped crusader, but something even better - IBM Planning Analytics! Buckle up and get ready for an exciting journey as we uncover the game-changing benefits of IBM's solution and bid farewell to Excel, the aging superhero of yesteryears.
Pricing that Won't Give You Nightmares:
Forget about breaking the bank or sacrificing your firstborn for a planning and analytics tool. IBM understands that mid-market companies have budgets too, which is why they offer pricing options designed specifically for smaller deployments and departmental use. Finally, a solution that won't leave you in tears when you check your bank account! Email sales@lodestarsolutions.com to get a quote and save yourself from financial frights.
Join Forces with the Mid-Market Masters - Lodestar Solutions:
Who needs a trusty sidekick when you have Lodestar Solutions by your side? We have been laser-focused on making mid-market companies successful with IBM Planning Analytics since 2004. With IBM Planning Analytics’ superpowers of robust budgeting, planning, and what-if capabilities, Lodestar Solutions will guide you through the planning galaxy and help you conquer any data-related challenges. Schedule a call with them at sales@lodestarsolutions.com and unleash your inner superhero!
AI, the Crystal Ball of Analytics:
Prepare to be mind-blown! IBM Planning Analytics has been infused with AI, giving you the power of advanced forecasting capabilities. No more relying on fortune cookies or flipping a coin to make critical decisions. With AI-driven insights, you'll feel like you have a crystal ball that predicts market trends, demand patterns, and future scenarios.
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Excel's Retirement Party:
Let's face it - Excel has served us well, but it's time for a retirement party. Bid farewell to the days of dealing with complex formulas, error-prone fat-fingering, and hair-pulling frustration. IBM Planning Analytics is here to save the day with its intuitive interface, real-time data consolidation, and advanced modeling capabilities. Say goodbye to Excel's wrinkles and hello to a streamlined planning process that will make you dance like nobody's watching! To learn more about what is possible with IBM Planning Analytics and how it compares to Excel see our video - Have You Outgrown Excel for Budgeting & Planning?
Expand Your Way to Success:
With IBM Planning Analytics, the fun never stops. Extend your planning processes beyond finance to include sales, marketing, and distribution... all connected to reflect the constant changes in business today. Say goodbye to spreadsheet nightmares and hello to features like multidimensional modeling, scenario modeling, driver-based planning, and dynamic reporting. You'll be dancing with joy as you uncover deeper insights, make accurate forecasts, and outsmart your competition. Who said planning and analytics can't be fun?
Conclusion:
Get ready to unleash your inner Analytic superpowers and embrace the agile world of IBM Planning Analytics. With tailored pricing, support from the thought-provoking experts at Lodestar Solutions, AI-driven forecasting, and the retirement party of Excel, mid-market companies can find success while having fun. So, take the first step and email sales@lodestarsolutions.com to schedule a call and discover how IBM Planning Analytics can turn your financial processes into an industry-dominating adventure. It's time to level up your Planning with IBM!
BONUS!
Should you choose to partner with Lodestar Solutions as your sidekick, you gain access to several client-only offerings such as our quarterly Planning Analytics User Group where we share all the latest and greatest of IBM’s Planning Analytics tools. Featuring live demos, Q&A, and breakout discussion time, you’ll leave with a wealth of knowledge and support.
Also free to Lodestar clients is our Analytics Success Klub! Are you ready to ASK for success? Our Analytics Success Klub is not your ordinary monthly subscription program. It's a community of ambitious analytics professionals who are serious about their soft skills. We're talking about communication, influence, facilitation, presentation, negotiation, storytelling, and more. And this is FREE to Lodestar Solutions clients. Click here to learn more about our ASK program and contact sales@lodestarsolutions.com to become a client!